Rodgersia aesculifolia
Fingerleaf Rodgersia
Description
24-36" tall. Plumes of creamy white flowers. Large, dark green foliage with a bronze cast. Rich moist soil. Full sun to part shade.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Bronze, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Water Garden, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.